BtVS/Angel Drabble Prompt: Direct
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garnigalShe looks directly into his eyes, trusting and innocent, holds the door wide and offers invitation in her soft voice.
She doesn’t see the darkness lurking behind his beloved face.
She doesn’t see the danger she’s welcomed home.
She doesn’t see the violence and hunger beneath the veneer of familiarity.
She only feels the coldness of his hands and pulls him to the fire to warm him.
She only feels the strength of his arms when he hugs her.
She only feels the sharpness of his teeth when they are buried in her throat.
She thought he was an angel.
She doesn’t see the darkness lurking behind his beloved face.
She doesn’t see the danger she’s welcomed home.
She doesn’t see the violence and hunger beneath the veneer of familiarity.
She only feels the coldness of his hands and pulls him to the fire to warm him.
She only feels the strength of his arms when he hugs her.
She only feels the sharpness of his teeth when they are buried in her throat.
She thought he was an angel.
